How does the LPD 17 San Antonio class enhance the quality of life for the ships company and embarked troops?
LPD 17 class’ design incorporates a variety of improvements to crew and troop comfort in which computer modeling and simulation played a significant role. The assurance that a fully equipped Marine could move through ship passageways to a debarkation station without being impeded is one such example. Other examples include: Sit-up Berth, which has room for a Sailor or Marine to sleep comfortably or to sit up in the bunk for reading or writing. The berth also has a portable reading and writing surface, and 40% more storage space than traditional three tiered bunks. Rifle, and field pack stowage lockers and nearby by troop armories supporting troop berthing Food service spaces were designed with help from the Fleet, to ensure better-prepared and more nutritious offerings, more efficient means of food preparation, and user-friendly layout of food service spaces. Advanced technology in terms of food storage and preparation is a major enhancement of the consolidated galley that will serve o
